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CALIFORNIA  LIMITED 


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The 

California 
Limited 


The 

California 

Limited 

Tenth  Season 
1904-1905 

Santa  Fe 


Copyright^  1904,  by  Geo.  T.  Nicholson 


The      California      Limited 


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A  -writing  desk  in  the  observation  parlor'* 


TWO 


The  Way  to  the  East 

California  is  the  most  delightful  of  lands.  One  leaves 
it  with  sincere  regrets,  always  intending  to  soon  return. 

But  the  East,  too,  has  many  charms,  even  when  zero 
weather  prevails. 

For  the  pleasure-loving  there  are  in  winter  long  sleigh 
rides  and  merry  skating  parties,  ending  with  the  evening 
dance,  cosy  fireside  chats,  or  a  box  at  the  theatre. 

For  the  business  man  there  is  the  thrill  of  crowds  and 
the  alluring  atmosphere  of  great  wealth.  The  busy,  eager 
life  of  a  metropohs  like  Chicago  or  New  York  stirs  the 
blood  and  clears  the  brain.  Magnificent  art  collections, 
libraries  and  churches  appeal  to  the  reflective  visitor. 

The  East  has  much  of  interest  for  the  Westerner. 

When  you  do  go  East,  the  long  journey  involved  should 
lead  you  to  select  the  most  comfortable  way. 

Of  the  several  transcontinental  routes,  there  is  one 
best  of  all.      That  road  is  the  Santa  Fe. 

It  begins  at  Los  Angeles,  San  Diego  and  San  Fran- 
cisco and  ends  at  Chicago  —  under  one  management  all 
the  way. 

It   is   the   shortest    from    Southern    Cahfornia. 

Crossing  Arizona  and  New  Mexico  a  mile  above 
the    sea,    it    avoids    excessive 
snows  in  winter  and  excessive 
heat  in  summer. 
Scenery  the  finest  in 
the  world.      The 
Grand     Canyon     of 
Arizona  its  crowning 
glory. 

In  Western  Ari- 
zona and  California 
the  track  is  oil- 
sprinkled  and  engines 
burn  oil. 


THREE 


FOUR 


The      Californi 


Limited 


The  Start  Eastward 

Early  in  the  evening  of  a  winter's  day,  yet  the  red 
walls  of  La  Grande  station,  Los  Angeles,  are  beautified  by 
blooming  roses,  and  in  the  miniature  park  are  calla  lilies 
and  geraniums,  fragrant  and  lovely.  Graceful  palms  bend 
over  the  driveways.      The  air  is  balmy,  Hke  summer. 

Cabs  whirl  up  to  the  curb  and  travelers  descend,  hurry 
across  the  sidewalk,  and  enter  the  station  —  stopping,  per- 
haps, to  buy  tickets  and  have  their  baggage  checked  — 
then  passing  to  the  platform,  where  a  long  train  is  waiting. 

At  San  Francisco,  in  the  morning,  other  travelers  were 
likewise  leaving  California  for  the  East. 

Ahead  may  be  heard  the  impatient  engine,  anxious  to 
begin  its  relay  contest  with  mountain  grades  and  prairie 
winds.  This  luxurious  train  is  certainly  inviting  —  so 
warm,  so  full  of  light  and  color!  It  is  to  be  a  home  on 
wheels  for  many  travelers  durihg  the  next  three  days 
en  route  from  sunland  to  snowland. 

Congenial  persons  — educated,  refined,  and  well  dressed 
—  are  the  kind  one  meets  here  ;  hence  the  journey  is  sure 
to  be  pleasant  socially,  a  point  worth  considering. 

The   train?     The    California    Limited,    noted    among 
transcontinental  travelers  as  absolutely  the  finest,  recently 
built    at    heavy    expense    for    this 
service  ;  everything  up-to-date. 

The  route  ?  Santa  Fe,  of  course. 

Experienced  travelers  take  no 
other. 

To-morrow  night  this  scene  will 
be  repeated,  and  the  night  follow- 
ing, and  so  on  until  Spring. 


FIVE 


The      California      Limited 


The  compartment  car  provides  grateful  sech^sto* 


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Concerning  the  Train 

The  train  is  limited  to  seven  cars,  all  wide  vestibuled, 
comfortably  heated,  and  electric  lighted. 
There  are  : 

Observation  Pullman,  Los  Angeles  to  Chicago,  attached 
to  rear  of  train. 

Drawing-room  Pullman,  San  Diego  and  Los  Angeles  to 
Chicago. 

Drawing-room  Pullman,  San  Francisco  to  Chicago. 

Compartment  Pullman,  Los  Angeles  to  Chicago. 

Through  Dining  Car. 

BufFet-Smoking  Car,  Los  Angeles  to  Chicago,  with 
duplicate  car  San  Francisco  to  Barstow. 

Mail  Car. 

The  Drawing-room  Pullmans  contain  ten  sections  and 
two  drawing-rooms  each;  the  Observation  Car  contains 
ten  sections  in  forward  half  and  observation  parlor  in  rear; 
the  Compartment  Car  contains  seven  staterooms  and  two 
drawing-rooms. 

Leaving  San  Francisco  9.30  a.  m.,  and  Los  Angeles 
6. 1  5  p.  m.,  you  are  in  Chicago  the  third  day  following — 
a  noteworthy  speed  for  such  a  long  distance,  made  pos- 
sible by  perfect  roadway  and  powerful  engines. 

On  this  line  the  famous  Lowe  Special  made  the  record- 
breaking    time    of   2j4    days, 
Chicago     to    Los    Angeles, 
2,265  rniles. 

No  extra  fare  is  charged 
on  The  California  Lim- 
ited, beyond  the  cost  of 
regular  first-class  one-way 
or  round-trip  tickets,  ex- 
cept that  if  one  person 
occupies  a  drawing-room 
alone,  two  first-class  tickets 
will  be  required;  also, 
one  and  a  half  tickets 
for  a  state-room  similarly 
occupied. 


SEVEN 


The      California      Limited 


Vou  always  dine  well  on  the  Santa  Fe ' 


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The  Dining  Car 

When  the  first  call  for  breakfast  comes  the  Limited  has 
left  the  California  boundary  and  is  hurrying  eastward 
through  Arizona. 

The  thirty  dining  car  seats  are  quickly  occupied. 

The  chef  and  his  two  cooks  are  soon  busy  preparing 
juicy  steaks,  rare  omelets,  fragrant  coffee,  hot  muffins 
and  other  items  on  the  varied  menu. 

From  the  kitchen  mysteriously  emerge  dusky  waiters, 
bearing  appetizing  delicacies  from  many  lands. 

The  tables  are  very  inviting,  with  their  snowy  hnen, 
glistening  silver,  and  cut-glass.  Ferns  and  flowers  adorn 
side  alcoves.  Electric  lights  gleam  from  the  top  and 
sides.  A  device  in  ceiling  of  kitchen  removes  any  odor 
of  cooking. 

All  the  meals  to  follow  are  equally  enjoyable. 

On  The  California  Limited  one  may  leisurely  partake 
of  repasts  duplicated  only  in  the  best  metropolitan  clubs 
and  hotels.  Dining  car  is  carried  through.  Breakfast 
and  luncheon  are  served  a  la  carte;  dinner,  table  d'hote. 

The  Santa  Fe  meal  service,  under  management  or 
Mr.  Harvey,  has  a  national  reputation.  Not  an  idle 
boast,  but  plain  truth,  to  say  it  is  the  best  in  the  world. 

Some  comments  by  pleased  passengers:  **  Meals  well 
cooked  and  well  served."  **  Superb  dining  cars." 
**  Quality  of  meals  unsurpassed."  **  A  perfect  dinner." 
**  Finest  cuisine  in  the  West." 

To  dine  well  is 
half  the  joy  of  a 
trip  to  California. 
You  always  dine 
well  on  the  Santa  Fe, 


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TEN 


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The  Observation  Car 


Has  ten  sections  of  two  double  berths  each.  Passen- 
gers may  easily  sit  up  in  the  lower  berth.  Night  reading 
and  disrobing  are  made  easy  by  two  electric  side  lights 
conveniently  placed  in  each  section.  Similar  berth  illumi- 
nation is  provided  in  the  other  sleeping  cars. 

The  rear  half  is  a  large  observation  parlor,  handsomely 
furnished  with  velvet-cushioned  rattan  easy  chairs,  a  thick 
brussels  carpet  and  heavy  curtains  —  all  in  quiet  tones. 

Two  end  windows,  reaching  to  the  floor,  and  half  a 
dozen  wide  plate-glass  double  side  windows,  afford  unob- 
structed views  of  the  receding  landscape. 

There  are  numerous  ground-glass  electric  lights  in  ceil- 
ing and  on  sides.  Electricity  is  further  availed  of  for 
push  buttons  and  ceiling  fans. 

A  writing  desk  in  the  corner 
contains  modish  stationery.  Near 
by  is  a  well-stocked  library  of 
books,  mainly  devoted  to  West- 
ern topics.  Current  daily 
papers,  illustrated  weeklies  and 
magazines  are  furnished. 

Locked  mail  boxes  are  placed 
in  this  and  the  buffet-smoking 
car  for  reception  of  letters 
written  on  the  train,  to  be 
mailed  en  route. 

Those  who  enjoy  being  out 
doors  —  and  who  does  not  love 
the  **open"  ? — will  find  camp 
chairs  on  the  protected  rear 
platform. 

All  privileges  of  the  Obser- 
vation Car  are  free  to  every 
passenger  on  the  train.  Particu- 
larly desirable  for  ladies  and 
children. 


ELEVEN 


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The  Buffet-Smoking  Car 

A  spacious  smoking  and  reading  room  for  gentlemen, 
with  carefully-stocked  buffet,  is  a  feature  of  this  car. 

Club  comforts  greet  the  city  man. 

Seated  on  plush  or  leather,  after-dinner  cigars  may  be 
leisurely  enjoyed.  The  day's  market  report,  hot  from 
the  wires,  keeps  investors  in  touch  with  Wall  Street. 

A  skilUlil  barber  will  hair-cut  you,  singe  you,  shave 
you,  shampoo  you. 

There  is  a  well-stocked  writing  desk,  for  business  cor- 
respondence, and  a  mail  box. 

Daily  papers,  bearing  news  of  the  busy  world  you  left 
yesterday  and  the  one  you  will  greet  to-morrow,  jostle  the 
latest  products  of  the  joke  mills  and  the  finished  articles  of 
the  literary  magazines. 

The  porter  in  charge  will,  on  request,  neatly  press  your 
clothes  —  an  innovation  introduced  this  season  for  the 
benefit  of  fastidious  dressers. 

It's  a  place  in  which  to  take  one's  ease,  to  forget  all 
worries,  and  be  genuinely  comfortable. 

Rather  pleasant,  isn't  it,  when  evening  comes,  to  sit 
here  in  the  warmth  and  glow  and  watch  the  night  outside  ? 


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The  Compartment  Car 

Adds  the  finishing  touch  to  a  superb  train.  Provides 
grateful  seclusion  and  privacy  for  those  who  wish  it. 
Contains  seven  state  rooms  and  two  drawing-rooms. 

Family  parties,  ladies  without  escort,  and  invalids  will 
find  this  style  of  sleeper  very  desirable. 

Each  state  room  has  two  double  berths,  also  lavatory 
and  toilet.  Ventilation  is  perfect.  In  the  ceiling  are 
several  electric  lights.  Ladies  will  find  the  electric  curl- 
ing-iron heater  a  great  convenience.  Ample  baggage 
racks  are  provided.  Doors  lead  to  adjacent  rooms ;  when 
open  the  rooms  may  be  thrown  together,  free  from 
observation  by  passers-by  in  the  long  side  aisles. 

Attractive  color  schemes  are  used:  green,  red,  blue 
and  pink  upholstering  in  connection  with  old  oak, 
mahogany  and  curled  maple  woods. 

In  the  drawing-rooms  will  be  found  two  double  berths 
and  a  seat.  .Wide  windows  admit  an  abundance  of  sun 
and  air  from  both  sides. 


Additional  California  Trains 

There  are  two  additional  daily  California 
through  trains  via  the  Santa  Fe  on  which 
all  classes  of  tickets  are  honored;    they 
carry  standard  and  tourist  sleepers  and 
chair  cars. 

For  condensed  schedule  and  dia- 
grams of  The  California  Limited 
see  pages  following. 

GEO.  T.  NICHOLSON, 

Passenger  Traffic  Manager, 

The  Atchison,  Topeka  &  Santa  Fe  Ry.  System 

Chicago. 

W.  A.  BISSELL, 

Assistant  Traffic  Manager, 

The  Atchison,  Topeka  &  Santa  Fe  Ry.  System 

San  Francisco. 

JOHN  J.  BYRNE, 

General  Passenger  Agent, 

A.,  T.  &  S.  F.— Coast  Lines, 

Los  Angeles. 

October  31,  1904 


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Daily  service   ift   effect  Nove77iber  /j",   iqo4:     utttil   then 
setni-weekly.,  leaving  San  Francisco  and  Los  Angeles,  Mon- 
days and  Thursdays. 

Lv  Sa7i  Frattcisco  ... 
L.V  Oakland 

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q.30  a7n 
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Lv  Los  Angeles 

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in  any  important  particular. 

Sleeper  for  Kansas  City  is  placed  in  Kansas  City  Union 
Depot  at  convenient  hour  0/7.00  a.  m. 

CONNECTING           TRAINS 

Lv  Mo/tterey 

b.2o  pm 
1030  pm 

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California  Edition. 

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